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Ruto says Ksh58B was saved in Rironiโ€“Mau Summit Road deal

Published on November 12, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Francis Muli👁 1 views

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President William Ruto has defended the government’s revised financing and construction arrangement for the Rironiโ€“Mau Summit highway, saying it will deliver a bigger road at a lower cost and save taxpayers nearly Ksh60 billion. The president said the current contract, valued at Ksh191 billion, compares favourably with the previous Ksh249 billion agreement awarded to a […]

President William Ruto has defended the government’s revised financing and construction arrangement for the Rironiโ€“Mau Summit highway, saying it will deliver a bigger road at a lower cost and save taxpayers nearly Ksh60 billion. The president said the current contract, valued at Ksh191 billion, compares favourably with the previous Ksh249 billion agreement awarded to a […]

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Of Ruto's doublespeak, from cost of living, abductions to foreign policy

Published on November 12, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 1 views

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President William Ruto has turned out to be the master of doublespeak often making contradictory statements that are the opposite of what he practices or says at different times.

President William Ruto has turned out to be the master of doublespeak often making contradictory statements that are the opposite of what he practices or says at different times.

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Survey gives Sifuna an edge over Ruto, signals battle for Raila bloc

Published on November 12, 2026

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Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna would easily beat President William Ruto if elections were held today.

Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna would easily beat President William Ruto if elections were held today.

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Survey gives Sifuna an edge over Ruto, signals battle for Raila bloc

Published on November 12, 2026

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Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna would easily beat President William Ruto if elections were held today.

Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna would easily beat President William Ruto if elections were held today.

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Ruto hosts over 40 European envoys in Nairobi

Published on November 12, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Francis Muli👁 1 views

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Kenya and the European Union have reaffirmed plans to deepen trade, investment and development cooperation as the two sides marked 50 years of diplomatic relations. President William Ruto hosted more than 40 European Union Heads of Delegation and Ambassadors to Africa at State House, Nairobi, in an engagement marking the golden jubilee of Kenya-EU relations. […]

Kenya and the European Union have reaffirmed plans to deepen trade, investment and development cooperation as the two sides marked 50 years of diplomatic relations. President William Ruto hosted more than 40 European Union Heads of Delegation and Ambassadors to Africa at State House, Nairobi, in an engagement marking the golden jubilee of Kenya-EU relations. […]

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OPINION: Kenya should renegotiate with Tata Chemicals and tactfully manage resource nationalism

Published on November 12, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy Dr Cliff Mboya👁 3 views

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Kenyaโ€™s treatment of Indiaโ€™s Tata Chemicals reflects an emerging trend of resource nationalism across Africa that must be managed carefully to avoid further geo-economic fragmentation and erosion of investor confidence in the continentโ€™s mining sector. In July 2026, the government suspended Tata Chemicals Magadiโ€™s mining operations and soda ash exports over alleged regulatory breaches involving royalties, export reporting, community benefits,โ€ฆ

Kenyaโ€™s treatment of Indiaโ€™s Tata Chemicals reflects an emerging trend of resource nationalism across Africa that must be managed carefully to avoid further geo-economic fragmentation and erosion of investor confidence in the continentโ€™s mining sector.

In July 2026, the government suspended Tata Chemicals Magadiโ€™s mining operations and soda ash exports over alleged regulatory breaches involving royalties, export reporting, community benefits, local procurement and environmental compliance. President William Ruto subsequently directed the company to โ€œpack and leaveโ€, saying the government would bring in new investors required to establish glass and chemical processing facilities locally.

The governmentโ€™s broader objective is reasonable. Kenya should capture more value from its natural resources and create jobs through local processing. However, the approach is unusual because it is openly political, targets a specific company and focuses on its replacement rather than resolving the underlying issues. This risks undermining the economic interests the government seeks to protect.

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High Court gives govt, parliament six months to develop AI law

Published on November 12, 2026

Source: Tuko.co.keBy News Desk👁 3 views

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The High Court in Kerugoya has given President William Ruto's government and Parliament until May 13, 2027, to establish laws regulating AI in Kenya.

The High Court in Kerugoya has given President William Ruto's government and Parliament until May 13, 2027, to establish laws regulating AI in Kenya.

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Aisha Jumwa Rejoins UDA Months After Quitting Party

Published on November 12, 2026

Source: KahawatunguBy David Wafula👁 1 views

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Former Kilifi Woman Representative Aisha Jumwa has returned to the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), ending her brief stint in the Wiper Patriotic Front after falling out with the ruling party over her political ambitions. President William Ruto welcomed Jumwa back to UDA during a meeting at State House in Mombasa on Thursday, November 12, 2026, signalling a renewed politicalโ€ฆ

Former Kilifi Woman Representative Aisha Jumwa has returned to the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), ending her brief stint in the Wiper Patriotic Front after falling out with the ruling party over her political ambitions.

President William Ruto welcomed Jumwa back to UDA during a meeting at State House in Mombasa on Thursday, November 12, 2026, signalling a renewed political partnership ahead of the 2027 General Election.

In a statement following the meeting, Ruto said he was ready to work with Jumwa to strengthen UDA’s influence at the Coast and advance the party’s agenda across the country.

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Citizen TVโ€™s Lulu Hassan signals joining William Rutoโ€™s camp as she eyes MP seat

Published on November 12, 2026

Source: Tuko.co.keBy News Desk👁 1 views

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Lulu Hassanโ€™s State House appearance with William Ruto fuels Mvita seat speculation, as more Royal Media Services journalists eye political office in 2027.

Lulu Hassanโ€™s State House appearance with William Ruto fuels Mvita seat speculation, as more Royal Media Services journalists eye political office in 2027.

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